Judge Info - Joseph Wilson

Showdog.com Judge Since Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Retirement Announced 3/31/2015

Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Moderate level of breed bias.

Traits

Each judge on ShowDog.Com gives a different amount of weight to each trait of the dogs that they judge in each show.  Below is a table of which traits Joseph Wilson looks for.

Trait Importance
Head High
Forequarter High
Hindquarter Normal
Gait Normal
Top Neck and Back Low
Coat Very Low
Size/Height Very Low
Feet Very High

Favorite Handlers

Each judge has a preference for certain handlers.  These preferences may be based on past experiences, showing style, or just plain old dirty politics.  This preference is completely separate from the quality of the exhibitor, which DOES come into play in the show ring.  Joseph Wilson has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Katy Murrell
2 Beah McEwen
3 John Rome
4 Jessa McKinnley
5 Norma Young
6 Jay McHaney
7 Dan Adams
8 Jeff Wehlan
9 Willie Cundiff
10 Edna Dixon
11 Bob Coke
12 Debbie Merrill
13 Jean Infante
14 Ster Coaxum
15 June Dixon
16 Kennis Greiner
17 Marc Buchhelt
18 Matt Moore
19 Aimeene Good
20 Riely Whalen
21 Ster Stockyard
22 Robert Pouk
23 Caryn Brumit
24 Flozell Tucker
25 Herb Bowe

Only the top 25 are listed for the sake of brevity.

Recent Judged Shows

Below is a list of the shows recently judged by this judge. 

Show Date Best in Show
STL all breed 98 4/20/2025 WB Breedo
Llanelli WSS Specialty 34 4/19/2025
April 2025 Appenzeller Sennenhund Nationals 4/14/2025
Everglades 4/3 All-Breed Show 4/3/2025 Snapped 217 Safari
DanAlan 126 2/24/2025
February 2025 Gordon Setter Nationals 2/21/2025
STL all breed 91 2/16/2025 ECC Bitten
February 2025 Australian Cattle Dog Nationals 2/7/2025
La Vita Dolce 37 2/6/2025
January 2025 Chinese Crested Dog Nationals 1/25/2025


Did you know?
The sit for exam is a modified version of the Stand for Exam. It is generally used in novice level classes and requires the handler to order the dog to sit and then to move away from the dog the length of the leash. The judge will then approach the dog and pet the dog's head.